Our Approach
At Bunzl, sustainability is firmly embedded in the way we do business. Our on-going commitment is to develop sustainable products and packaging ranges. We possess a carbon-efficient consolidation model, and supply an extensive range of alternative packaging and products to drive the transition towards a more sustainable and circular economy.
Our unique approach focuses on empowering others throughout our value chains – suppliers, employees, and customers. We recognise and embrace differing perspectives and levels of knowledge, providing information and guidance relevant to specific sustainability related goals. We work to provide the tools and support to enable informed sustainability decisions.
Supply Chain
We are committed to working with all our product suppliers to ensure that adequate standards and transparency are maintained in all areas of corporate responsibility. They are expected to meet the same internationally recognised human rights, environmental and quality standards that we expect of our own business.
Our approach ensures products are manufactured and sourced responsibly. Our Ethical Sourcing Policy sets out the framework that ensures we source products in an ethical and consistent manner while working with suppliers to improve their social and environmental practices. A key element is our Supplier Code of Conduct that defines the principles and standards we expect suppliers to understand and adhere to.
Respecting Human Rights
Bunzl recognises modern slavery is a global issue that requires global action. As an international business, we are wholly committed to eliminating modern slavery practices and respecting human rights across both our own operations and throughout our supply chain.
We support our customers and suppliers alike to eliminate modern slavery by conducting in-country audits using their own responsible sourcing team. Our customers can be assured of our commitment to responsible and ethical sourcing and that our approach to auditing and assurance are firmly focused on workers’ rights.
We are taking steps to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our supply chain or in any part of our business. Bunzl has:
• Zero tolerance for unethical behaviour.
• Zero tolerance for child labour, forced labour and unethical practices.
• Zero tolerance for unfair discrimination, below minimum wages and continuous work without rest.
At Bunzl we believe that everyone is entitled to safe and decent work.
